RFQ: Demolition 2023 – 429 & 431 E Third Street
Project: Demolition 2023 – 429 & 431 E Third Street
Location: Mount Carmel Borough, Northumberland County, PA
Solicited by: Tonia Troup, Project Coordinator, SEDA-COG
📍 201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
📞 (570) 524-4491
🌐 www.seda-cog.org
Key Dates
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RFQ Publication Date: June 27, 2025
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Submission Deadline: July 15, 2025, by 2:00 PM (prevailing time)
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Bid Opening: Publicly opened at the SEDA-COG Board Room
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Submission Method: 3 hard copies, sealed and clearly marked
“Engineering Services Quotation”-
No faxed or emailed submissions accepted
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Project Description
Demolition of a condemned, vacant structure at 429 & 431 E 3rd Street and full restoration of the lot per Borough specifications. Work includes:
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Property inspection and hazardous materials assessment
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Compliance with PA asbestos abatement and demolition regulations
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No redevelopment or reuse planned
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Funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Scope of Services
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Design Phase:
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Full architectural and engineering plans
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Demolition plans, permitting, specs, and cost estimates
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Meeting attendance (4 design + 4 preconstruction)
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Bidding Phase:
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Prepare complete bid documents and legal ads
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Coordinate up to 10 bid package distributions
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Manage contract award process (notices, agreements, closeout)
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Construction Supervision:
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Minimum two (2) site visits + final inspection
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Review shop drawings, submittals, and payment requests
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Prepare and deliver “As Built” plans (1 hard copy + 1 digital)
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All permit fees are to be paid by the Engineer and included in the quote.
Surveys, environmental, SHPO, or archaeological reviews are excluded.
Required Meetings
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Kick-off + 2 development sessions
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Final design presentation/approval
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Pre-bid and bid opening (optional)
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Preconstruction conference
Additional meetings must be listed with costs on the estimate form.
Deliverables
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Standard Engineering Estimate Form
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Design schedule with key milestones
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List of subconsultants (if any)
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Opinion of probable construction costs at preliminary and final design phases
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Final plans/specs for Borough approval
Contract and Payment Terms
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Engineer to sign Professional Services Agreement with the Borough
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Lump sum contract includes all fees and reimbursables
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Monthly invoicing based on percent complete
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Payment contingent on DCED fund disbursement
Compliance & Goals
MBE/WBE Participation Goals
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MBE: 5%
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WBE: 3%
Section 3 Guidelines (24 CFR Part 75)
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Applies to federal projects over $200,000
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While Section 3 does not apply to professional services, participation and assistance in Section 3 compliance are encouraged.
Evaluation Criteria
Quotations will be evaluated based on:
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Responsiveness to RFQ
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Relevant experience and past performance
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Quality of previous work
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Resources and record of timely project delivery
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Cost
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Commitment to MBE/WBE participation
Required Attachments
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Completed Standard Engineering Estimate Form
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At least two (2) similar project references (last 3 years)
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MBE/WBE certification (if applicable)
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MBE/WBE Solicitation & Commitment Statement
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Professional Liability Insurance coverage limits
The Borough of Mount Carmel reserves the right to reject any or all quotations or waive irregularities.